One of the hottest prospects in British boxing, Dalton Smith, returns to the ring in Sheffield this weekend when he takes on Sam O’maison for the vacant British super-lightweight title at the Utilita Arena. Here’s everything you need to know ahead of a busy night in the Steel City.
Where: Sheffield Arena, Sheffield
When: Saturday 6th August
How To Watch: DAZN. The action starts on 'Before the Bell' at 5:30pm on the Matchroom Boxing YouTube channel and DAZN app, with the main card kicking off at 7pm.
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Tale Of The Tape:
Smith
Place Of Birth: Sheffield, Yorkshire
Residence: Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age: 25
Alias: Thunder
Record: 11-0 (9)
Height: 5’9½’’
Reach: N/A
Stance: Orthodox
Last Fight: Smith scored a sixth round stoppage against Mauro Perouene to retain the WBC International silver title at the Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff, in June.
O’maison
Place Of Birth: Sheffield, Yorkshire
Residence: Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age: 31
Alias: The Sensation
Record: 17-3-1 (7)
Height: 5’8’’
Reach: N/A
Stance: Southpaw
Last Fight: O’maison defeated Cameroon’s Serge Ambomo with a victory on the scorecards over four four rounds at Sheffield United’s Bramall Lane.
What They Say:
Smith: “It’s a Sheffield derby, so I’ve had to give it 100%, like I always do. I’ve always said I thrive under pressure and it’s going to be a special night for me, and I’m really going to shine in it.” (Lightweight Boxing Show)
Full Fight Card:
Dalton Smith vs Sam O’maison, Super-Lightweight
Sandy Ryan vs Erica Anabella Farias, Super-Lightweight
Jordan Thompson vs Vasil Ducar, Cruiserweight
Hopey Price vs Alexander Mejia, Super-Bantamweight
Campbell Hatton vs Michal Dufek, Lightweight
Johnny Fisher vs Michal Reissinger, Heavyweight
Kieron Conway vs Aro Schwartz, Super-Welterweight
Aqib Fiaz vs Jordan Ellison, Super-Featherweight
Nico Leivars vs Angel Gabriel Chavez, Bantamweight
Junaid Bostan vs TBA, Middleweight
Callum Beardow vs TBA, Light-Heavyweight
*18+ | BeGambleAware
